PEAC 1299 - BEGINNING BACKPACKING

Institution:

Western Wyoming Community College

Subject:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Description:

This course will focus on the essential skills and information that backpackers need to travel safely and comfortably in the wilderness. Topics include: adjusting/loading a backpack, equipment selection, layering, setting up shelters, reading a topography map, meal planning, stove use, water purification, and leave no trace principles. This course will involve lecture/discussions followed by a weekend overnight trip.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wwcc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 382-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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